Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

Press Review

Press Review

The discord between Prime Minister and Minister of Economics on privatisation of Latvian Shipping Company, the different opinions within the ruling coalition on amending the law on pensions show that the government forming faction is not united, and thiscould lead to a government crisis. This is the opinion of politicians. TB/LNNK representative G.Krasts stated that if the Prime Minister demanded the resignation of the Minister of Economics, TB/LNNK could leave the ruling coalition, but such a possibility had not been discussed yet.

The discord between Prime Minister and Minister of Economics on privatisation of Latvian Shipping Company, the different opinions within the ruling coalition on amending the law on pensions show that the government forming faction is not united, and thiscould lead to a government crisis. This is the opinion of politicians. TB/LNNK representative G.Krasts stated that if the Prime Minister demanded the resignation of the Minister of Economics, TB/LNNK could leave the ruling coalition, but such a possibility had not been discussed yet. Peoples Party faction Chairman G.Berzins thinks that resignation of one minister could not cause a threat for the whole government. Neatkariga, Diena, Vesti Segodnya, Bizness & Baltiya

Saeima Foreign Affairs Commission did not submit to the Parliament for consideration in the first reading the sea border agreement between Latvia and Lithuania. They decided to go on with the discussion next Monday. The majority of the Commission members were inclined to forward the agreement for consideration, but the Chairman G.Krasts wished to continue the discussion.

Saeima Foreign Affairs Commission did not submit to the Parliament for consideration in the first reading the sea border agreement between Latvia and Lithuania. They decided to go on with the discussion next Monday. The majority of the Commission members were inclined to forward the agreement for consideration, but the Chairman G.Krasts wished to continue the discussion. Diena

The Ministry of Justice wants to establish immediately one institution for solving citizenship and national minority issues - Citizenship and National Affairs Board on the basis of the present Naturalisation Board. On Wednesday the Minister of Justice V.Birkavs introduced the members of Saeima Human Rights Commission with his intention to establish such an institution by the beginning of the next year.

The Ministry of Justice wants to establish immediately one institution for solving citizenship and national minority issues - Citizenship and National Affairs Board on the basis of the present Naturalisation Board. On Wednesday the Minister of Justice V.Birkavs introduced the members of Saeima Human Rights Commission with his intention to establish such an institution by the beginning of the next year. Diena

The Mayor of Moscow Y.Luzhkov accused Latvian authorities of violating human rights for starting court proceedings against a former KGB officer accused for deportation of Latvian people to Siberia.

The Mayor of Moscow Y.Luzhkov accused Latvian authorities of violating human rights for starting court proceedings against a former KGB officer accused for deportation of Latvian people to Siberia. Panorama Latvii